PARIS (Reuters) -Japan's Naomi Osaka stunned the tennis world on Monday by withdrawing from the French Open after deciding to boycott post-match media duties, explaining she had been suffering from depression for almost three years. The French Tennis Federation (FFT), organisers of the tournament, called her withdrawal "unfortunate." He added that the major tennis bodies were committed to athletes' well-being and improving their tournament experience, including their interaction with the media. After beating Serena Williams to claim her first major at the 2018 U.S. Open, Osaka was booed by the crowd during the presentation ceremony as her victory was overshadowed by the American's outburst following a row with the umpire. "I'm gonna take some time away from the court now, but when the time is right, I really want to work with the tour to discuss ways we can make things better for the players, press and fans."

Source: The Star May 31, 2021 18:17 UTC